True Crimecast

In October 2000, two women with the same name, but no other known connection, were found murdered in their cars just days apart. The episode details the unsettling similarities between the two deaths—neither appeared to be a robbery, and both victims were found inside their vehicles. We explore the investigation and the theories that have emerged, including the possibility of a botched hit or a case of mistaken identity.

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In this episode of True Crimecast, we take a deep dive into the world of forensic science. We explore the history and methods behind the most critical tools used to solve crimes, including fingerprints, DNA, and ballistics. The episode discusses how these forensic techniques have revolutionized criminal investigations, but also reveals the surprising flaws, controversies, and ethical debates that accompany each. From the "silent witness" of a fingerprint to the power of a DNA database, this episode uncovers the science behind justice—and the human fallibility that comes with it.

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Brittany Weinberger is the author of a fascinating book called "Whispers in the Cradle: Uncovering the Dark Side of English Nursery Rhymes". Jamie and John met Brittany at CrimeCon, and they HAD to have her on to talk about the book.
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Book Description:
How could something as innocent as “London Bridge is Falling Down” carry the weight of destruction and death? Why does “Ring Around the Rosie” feel eerily like a whispered funeral dirge? And who—or what—really inspired “The Muffin Man”? With each page, I peeled back the layers of folklore and unearthed stories of political intrigue, forbidden faiths, brutal punishment, and untold tragedy.

This isn’t just a collection of familiar tunes—it’s a descent into the shadowy corners of history, where nursery rhymes served as coded messages, laments, and warnings. They speak of kings toppled, children exploited, families torn apart, and lives consumed by fire, famine, and fear. These songs were never as innocent as they seemed.

If you think you know nursery rhymes, think again. Whispers in the Cradle will shatter everything you thought you understood about the melodies of your childhood. Some truths are too dark to stay buried, and some whispers too haunting to ignore.

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In March 2025, thieves made off with eight brand-new Corvettes from the Chevrolet Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, leading to a high-speed chase and the arrest of two suspects. Just five months later, the plant was hit again, this time for two high-end Corvette ZR1s. The episode details the crimes, the high-octane police pursuits, and the eventual arrests. 

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On September 19, 2024, in a small Kentucky courthouse, Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed by his longtime friend and colleague, Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines. The episode walks listeners through the shocking events, from security footage capturing the fatal moment to Stines's immediate surrender and his defense of "extreme emotional disturbance." With the motive still unconfirmed, Jamie and John explore the deep-seated questions and rampant speculation that have shattered a community.

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Lori Paige is a 12-year-old girl whose disappearance in June 2023 ended in a shocking murder. The episode covers the timeline of events, from Lori's troubled childhood and the red flags in her home life to the killer's suspicious online searches and movements in the days surrounding her disappearance. It documents the nearly two-year investigation that uncovered a trail of damning evidence, including Lori's blood in her killer's car, phone pings to a remote location, and a disturbing motive linked to sexual assault. 

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Laken Snelling, a University of Kentucky student, was arrested in August 2025 after her newborn infant was found deceased and concealed in a closet. This episode breaks down the timeline of events, from the initial police dispatch to Snelling's arrest and subsequent not-guilty plea.

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For decades, Sheriff Buford Pusser was celebrated as a hero who survived a brutal ambush that killed his wife, Pauline. Now, a cold-case review of the 1967 crime has revealed stunning new forensic evidence. The hosts discuss how blood spatter analysis and medical examiner findings suggest that Pauline was shot outside the car, and that Pusser's own wound may have been self-inflicted. The new evidence forces a community to grapple with a shocking question: Did the legendary sheriff murder his own wife?

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In this episode of True Crimecast, hosts Jamie and John investigate the 1998 double murder of Victor and Alla Kolesnikow. The conviction of local businessman Greg Lance hinged on circumstantial evidence and a business dispute, but decades later, new witness testimonies have cast doubt on the verdict. The episode explores the police's "tunnel vision" and raises the haunting question: Did the state of Tennessee convict an innocent man while the real killers walked free?

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Lead True Crimecast writer Mackenzie joins this Patreon exclusive episode to debate Jamie on Scott Peterson's guilt. Could he really be innocent? And if he is, can Jamie be convinced of that?

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